Announcements and Statements
Announcements
Feeling the loss of our dear friend, Kathryn Willard
Kathryn Scott Willard passed from this life on September 16, 2025. Kathryn was a lifelong Friend and member of Tacoma Friends Meeting. She was an artist, musician, and strong advocate for Quaker youth. At Tacoma Friends Meeting, Kathryn faithfully served on Ministry & Counsel and other committees for many years. Her gifts, service, and warmth will be missed. We hold in the light Kathryn’s beloved family – spouse Chris, and children Meghann and Colin. A memorial minute, prepared by the family, will follow soon for recording and distribution to Quarterly and Yearly Meetings. A Memorial Meeting on November 15th is in the planning stages.
Quakers Discern Genocide is Occurring in Gaza and Urge Courageous Action.
Quakers Discern Genocide is Occurring in Gaza and Urge Courageous Action 2025-07-25_0.pdf
Endorsement for this statement offered by American Friends Service Committee, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Canadian Friends Service Committee, Friends World Committee for Consultation, Quakers in Britain/Quaker Peace and Social Witness, Quaker Council on European Affairs, Quaker Service Norway, Quaker United Nations Office, and others was approved at Tacoma Friends Meeting for Business on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
FCNL Calls for Diplomatic Solutions in Ukraine
The link below takes you to a document from the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) that outlines recommendations to end the current Russian/Ukranian conflict. Tacoma Friends are in the process of discerning if we are led to write a Minute of Concern regarding Ukraine. It is helpful to read what FCNL, our Quaker peace lobby, is saying on this matter.
War in Ukraine and the Urgent Need for Diplomatic Solutions.pdf
Audio of Tacoma Friends Minute on Conflict in Israel and Gaza
Friend Louisa Beal recorded our Minute as a PSA for KTAH Radio Tacoma 101.9 FM. The QR code below takes you to audio of the PSA.
Opportunities for Action
- Peaceful Demonstrations are ongoing at the corner of 38th and Steel, Saturdays from 2-3pm.
- Homeless Outreach – Bring a case of bottled water or other food/supplies to the meetinghouse for distribution to people living homeless.
- Contact your State legislator through Welcome to the Washington State Legislature or go to Home — Quaker Voice for more information about legislative issues here in Washington State.
- Learn about Federal issues and contact Congress by visiting Home | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Community Statements
Tacoma Friends Updated Minute on Conflict in Israel and Gaza, approved by Meeting for Business June, 2025
Tacoma Friends Minute on Conflict in Israel and Gaza, approved by Meeting for Business January 14, 2024
TFM Land Acknowledgement that the meeting house sits on Puyallup Tribe unceded territory, recognition of our responsibility for harm, ongoing commitment to right relationships, and repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery.
2024 State of the Society Report “Tacoma Friends Monthly Meeting’s cup is full and runneth over! . . .”